Cost of living in Zagreb (Croatia) is 40% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea)
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| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zagreb (Croatia) is 10% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zagreb | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 84 kn (₩15,713) | ₩9,317 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 51 kn (₩9,570) | ₩6,285 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 kn (₩7,212) | ₩4,508 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 kn (₩1,452) | ₩2,493 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 21 kn (₩3,973) | ₩4,277 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 15 kn (₩2,892) | ₩3,000 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40 kn (₩7,467) | ₩7,161 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 kn (₩1,643) | ₩6,693 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.73 kn (₩1,069) | ₩4,487 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 kn (₩1,578) | ₩1,756 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54 kn (₩10,011) | ₩20,000 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 15 kn (₩2,739) | ₩2,398 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 kn (₩1,155) | ₩3,008 | - 62% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Zagreb (Croatia) is 51% more expensive than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,712 kn (₩1,252,956) | ₩598,305 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,250 kn (₩979,920) | ₩397,436 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,068 kn (₩199,273) | ₩90,769 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,052 kn (₩756,300) | ₩610,204 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,267 kn (₩609,747) | ₩400,000 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 699 kn (₩130,554) | ₩50,000 | + 161% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 159 kn (₩29,700) | ₩25,000 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,329 kn (₩434,759) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 639 kn (₩119,227) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 63 kn (₩11,773) | ₩10,513 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 61 kn (₩11,377) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Zagreb (Croatia) is 32% more expensive than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 572 kn (₩106,764) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 242 kn (₩45,110) | ₩27,832 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 594 kn (₩110,968) | ₩92,308 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 666 kn (₩124,389) | ₩80,000 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Zagreb (Croatia) is 69% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 159,608 kn (₩29,793,333) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 kn (₩2,344) | ₩1,446 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 357 kn (₩66,664) | ₩366,667 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 96 kn (₩17,978) | ₩10,789 | + 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Zagreb (Croatia) is 28% cheaper than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
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| Zagreb | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 47 kn (₩8,744) | ₩10,000 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 63 kn (₩11,771) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 267 kn (₩49,903) | ₩50,000 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 kn (₩4,724) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 30 kn (₩5,582) | ₩11,250 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26 kn (₩4,767) | ₩5,000 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 14 kn (₩2,610) | ₩5,300 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18 kn (₩3,353) | ₩2,000 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 56 kn (₩10,460) | ₩12,025 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Zagreb (Croatia) is 13% more expensive than in Gwangju (South Korea) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Zagreb | Gwangju | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 182 kn (₩34,007) | ₩26,164 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 93 kn (₩17,357) | ₩17,828 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 268 kn (₩50,036) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 317 kn (₩59,109) | ₩40,000 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 58 kn (₩10,857) | ₩7,000 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 kn (₩2,690) | ₩4,435 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 18 kn (₩3,357) | ₩3,380 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,144 kn (₩586,849) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.84 kn (₩157) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 271 kn (₩50,634) | ₩42,000 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 kn (₩6,344) | ₩3,144 | + 102% | |
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TOTAL | - 40% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 322 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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